St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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106509 Unique Reference Number 06 November 2007 Inspection date Nigel Lindsay Smith Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives with her husband, an adult child and a child aged 14 in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time and is currently minding 14 children, all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder walks to a local school to take and collect children. She visits local parks, the Downs and local shops with the children.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children benefit from the childminder's good hygiene procedures. She uses anti-bacterial substances to clean food preparation areas, and cleans the play equipment regularly. Children do not attend if they are ill so that the risk of cross infection is reduced. Distress to children following accidents is minimised as the childminder has a current first aid certificate and first aid items are accessible. Parents give permission to seek emergency medical treatment, which

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Helping children to be healthy

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 reduces delay in accessing appropriate help in times of emergency. The sharing of the accident record with parents enables them to watch for any further symptoms.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children benefit from nutritious meals, and have regular drinks so that they do not become thirsty. They are able to make their own choices, such as toppings for pizza. They are encouraged to eat healthy food and to try new things, for example through taking part in a drawing competition about food initiated by the childminder. They are protected if they have a food allergy as the childminder keeps a record, and she also meets the needs of children with particular dietary needs.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children enjoy exercise in the garden, local parks and Clifton Downs.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are relaxed and comfortable before and after school as the room used for childminding is very welcoming, with beanbags and comfortable chairs, a table set up for drawing and writing and a television for their use. Children choose from a good selection of play and learning equipment including games, such as 'tummy ache', which encourages healthy eating, Lego, cars and a variety of books.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are cared for safely as the childminder has taken action to reduce risks. They are safe when out walking as the childminder has a robust road safety drill which is practised constantly with them. There are good arrangements for evacuating the premises in the event of a fire, which are discussed and practised with the children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are safeguarded as the childminder has a good understanding of child protection and knows how to recognise concerns. She has produced a clear statement regarding her responsibilities, which is signed by parents. The local child safeguarding board procedures are available to facilitate referrals being made to the appropriate agency.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children attend before and after school. They enjoy a mixture of activities suggested by the childminder and those of their own choice. Children enthusiastically play a card game together; some watch television, while others sit on the settee and look at a book about feelings, which leads on to discussion as the childminder joins in with them. She asks how someone would look if they were lonely, which leads a child to develop their ideas through drawings. She skilfully ensures that she has communication with all of the children in the group.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children mostly make their own choices from the equipment available. The childminder offers some planned activities, for example linked to a cultural festival, which she has previously prepared. Younger children are included well by the older children in the group, encouraged by the childminder.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children are very positive about the childminding, for example saying that it is 'good', and that there is 'always something to do'.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Children have access to books which reflect differing cultures, so that they learn about the wider community. The childminder prepares activities which link to different festivals. She asks whether any procedures are prohibited for religious or cultural reasons so that she can meet children's individual needs. She has a good understanding of how to adapt activities to include children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities appropriately.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are involved in making up a comprehensive set of guidelines, which contributes to their good behaviour. The childminder uses a good range of strategies to encourage positive behaviour, based on discussion, negotiation and arbitration.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are helped to belong through the childminder's commitment to building good relationships with their parents, and by ongoing discussion about their time with her. There are appropriate arrangements in the event of a complaint being made about the childminder. A number of parents have expressed their appreciation of the childminding service in writing to the childminder.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children's needs are met very well by the childminder, who shows a good understanding of the range of their interests. The childminder provides a good balance of play opportunities for children in a well organised environment.

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Organisation

Children's care is well promoted through thorough procedures. All records are kept confidentially and retained for the appropriate period of time. However, the register does not contain a daily individual record for each child regarding times delivered to and collected from school. All adults in the household are vetted and children are not left alone with anyone who has not undergone checks.

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Organisation

The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to develop her knowledge of equal opportunities. This has been achieved, through attending a course and obtaining appropriate resources.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since 1 April 2004 there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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Complaints since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • further develop the record of attendance to clarify times of arrival at and departure from school.

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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